The fabric is black/white wool houndstooth. I made a few changes to the pattern. I added red piping down the CF and on the collar. I made two beautiful, perfect piped pockets, but when I basted them to the jacket, I didn't like them so off they came. The pattern didn't call for a lining, but I prefer it lined. Lining is red.
The major change to the pattern was shortening the length of the collar. The original collar ends at the finished edge of the jacket, so thatt it can be worn standing up. Here's how it actually should look:
But, I would never wear the collar up like that, and making it this way, if the collar is worn down, the two ends of the collar overlap quite a bit. Instead, I made the collar edges stop at CF. The CF to the finished edge of the jacket is 2"--quite an extension. I took 4" off the CB of the collar. It worked out well, and the collar lays nicely now.
I'll wear that jacket over a long-sleeve red Tshirt, which I made today. I'll get a pic wearing it when I get the snaps finished. This makes a nice layering piece, and would be a good transitional garment in between seasons.
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Very cute, the red accents really make it.
I agree, the red just pops. So cute!!
That is such a great looking jacket.
Oh, I just love this jacket!! The red just pops and makes it special.
Vernon Fashion Studio
It looks amazing!! I actually like it with just to two snaps. I think it's cute. Maybe not so practical though. :-)
great jacket and I love the red piping.
Very smart looking jacket!
Gwen,this jacket is so cute!(hope you don't mind me using that word) I love houndstooth and will be making my daughter a chanel type jacket in it in the next couple of weeks.
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The red snaps and piping look amazing!!! I can't wait to see it once you have added the rest of the snaps. Please include a bigger picture of the snaps -- I want a better idea of the size.
The jacket is sooooooooooo cute, I love the red touch...
Great little jacket. I love the combination of black and white with red! And short-sleeved jackets are a refreshing change from the usual silhouette - when I'm over my last jacket sewing adventure, I may need to make one, too!
Love the red piping accent. Beautiful.
Your jacket is looking so cute. I love the red.
Lovely jacket!I can't wait to see it with finished snaps and red T-shirt under it.
Beautiful jacket. I love the style - your collar adjustment has worked perfectly. Love those red snaps - great choice!
Love those red snaps, they really give it some zing.
Oh cute! I really like the style and the color combo~
Lynda in LV
I knew I was going to love this jacket, and I was right!!! It's too bad that the pockets didn't work out. Can you use them some way for something else? You could make a small purse out of them, maybe?
You got some popping red there! The jacket is looking great!
Love the snaps! And you are so right about the collar.
That turned out beautifully! I love the red piping detail (and red lining).
I love houndstooth and the red contrast works fabulously well! I also like the design, it has a vintage vibe doesn't it? There are so many beautiful things on this blog, I'm glad I found it :)
The houndstooth really does work perfectly with the red piping. Very nice touch!
This is is going to be marvelous!! I love red, black and white together especially houndstooth. Bravo!
Oh, that's looks so cool!
I appreciate your comment regarding my current jacket in progress. I decided to view your blog and look for this McCall's jacket. I like your versions of this jacket.
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